High in the sky ahead of Han Feng and the others, Su Qian's expression was somewhat grim. Although he had already finalized the plan with Lin Feng and the others, he hadn't expected the Fallen Heart Flame to erupt so violently.
It's important to understand that the reason Canaan Academy became the continent's premier academy, besides its willingness to invest resources in nurturing its disciples, was largely because many students whose talent wasn't top-tier could use the Fallen Heart Flame to accelerate their cultivation after entering the inner courtyard, potentially becoming geniuses later in life.
Now, due to this sudden turn of events, the Fallen Heart Flame, this cultivation accelerator, was in danger of going out of control. How could he possibly remain calm in the face of Han Feng's provocation?
"Elder, release control of the Fallen Heart Flame! I'll handle everything!"
Just then, Lin Feng's voice slowly reached Elder Su Qian's ears, causing his expression to soften slightly.
"Elder Lin Feng, I entrust everything to you!"
Remembering Lin Feng's unwavering promise and the fact that he could no longer discern Lin Feng's aura, Elder Su Qian, without hesitation, transmitted his voice to the elders who were struggling to maintain the seal.
"Elders, in a moment, you should all pretend to be lacking in battle energy and unable to maintain the seal, preserving your own strength!"
Although the elders had some doubts, the Elder's long-standing prestige proved effective at this crucial moment. They exchanged glances and nodded almost imperceptibly.
Just as the elders were preparing to find an opportunity for the Fallen Heart Flame to break the seal at the right time, Han Feng, standing some distance away, could no longer suppress his inner desire.
"Elder Su Qian, treasures belong to the virtuous. Since you are so ignorant of the times, don't blame this sect for disrespecting Canaan Academy!"
As Han Feng finished speaking, a ball of azure flame slowly appeared in his palm. With a flick of his hand, the azure flame transformed into a vast ocean around him.
"The mutual attraction between different flames cannot be stopped by your mere seals!"
"What!"
The moment the Sea Heart Flame appeared, the Fallen Heart Flame, which had not yet fully attacked the seal, could no longer suppress its inner turmoil and frantically attacked the seal surrounding the black tower.
"Crack."
After an unknown amount of time, a faint sound of something breaking rang out in the surrounding world. Although the sound was small, everyone present was a powerful expert at the Dou Wang level or above, and their senses were extremely sharp, so they could naturally hear it.
Han Feng and Elder Su Qian, who were most focused on the seal, were now staring intently at the black tower that sealed the Fallen Heart Flame. However, their gazes were quite different.
Han Feng's eyes burned with greed, while Elder Su Qian's gaze was somewhat strange, outwardly appearing quite worried. However, a closer look revealed a discordant element, but fortunately, everyone's attention was focused on the Black Tower, so no one noticed this oddity. A series of strange hissing sounds followed, and the crowd suddenly became scorching, their hearts seemingly turning violent, as if they were about to fight at the slightest provocation. Of course, the weakest elders remaining from
Canaan
Academy
and Black Corner Region were at least at the Dou Wang level, and although they hadn't anticipated this sudden turn of events, the power of this ability was naturally greatly reduced when used against so many powerful individuals simultaneously.
Even Dou Zong level experts like the Golden and Silver Elders, whose powerful Dou Qi was gradually infiltrating spatial power, could completely ignore the area-of-effect Heart Flame's burning force.
Han Feng, possessing a different kind of flame, displayed an even more exaggerated performance. His entire body ignited with azure flames, which, in just a few moments, completely consumed the inner fire within him. Furthermore, a skilled observer could even detect a slight, almost imperceptible, increase in the power of this sea-heart flame afterward.
"Truly worthy of the Fallen Heart Flame!"
Han Feng licked his lips, the heat within him almost drying him out.
"This sect must obtain you! With the combined power of two different flames, we could even dominate the entire Black Corner Region, gradually eroding the entire Northwest Continent. Even if the Northwest Continent is barren, it would still be enough to achieve the Dou Zun realm. Perhaps one day, I, Han Feng, will return to the Central Continent!"
In a secluded corner in the distance, a master and disciple silently watched all this, or rather, the white-robed elder was silently observing.
Xiao Yan looked at his master with some worry. Since the appearance of the man covered in azure flames, his master had remained silent, simply watching, his eyes flashing with various emotions, as if he had returned to that day.
Standing to the side, Xiao Yan knew that this was his beastly senior brother—no, he was just a traitor! Today, he would avenge their master!
"Little Yanzi, today, your master will personally take action!"
Yao Chen said hoarsely after a long silence, appearing to have aged considerably.
"Master!"
"Little Yanzi, no need for further words. Today, your master will personally settle things with this beast!"
"Yes!"
Xiao Yan looked at his teacher's expression and seemed to understand something. He said no more, voluntarily relinquishing control of his body, briefly allowing Yao Chen to take over.
Around the Black Tower, many elders of Canaan Academy, seemingly sensing the danger and unable to maintain the seal any longer, quickly retreated to Elder Su Qian's side, their faces grim as they stared at the Heavenly Flame Refining Tower.
"Roar!" A
roar, neither snake nor dragon, resounded. Without the Black Tower's obstruction, an even more powerful Heart Flame ignited in everyone's hearts. This immense power forced even a Dou Wang elder to expend some energy suppressing the raging Dou Qi within their body.
The performance of the many Dou Wangs from the Black Corner Region was far worse.
Having spent years in the chaotic Black Corner Region, its inhabitants were all madmen, with very few paying attention to their foundation. They didn't care if a method of improvement was crooked or evil, as was the case with the Blood Sect, which Lin Feng had wiped out.
Therefore, when the Fallen Heart Flame burned within their bodies, their fragile Dou Qi instantly became riddled with flaws, forcing them to expend most of their energy to suppress it.
"Hmph!" Seeing the disheveled state of his allies, Han Feng's expression turned slightly cold. Fortunately, his main force, the Golden and Silver Elders, remained unaffected.
"Gentlemen, please help me hold off these Canaan Academy people. Two hours at most!"
Turning to his recruits, Han Feng explained his plan, ignoring their unpleasant expressions; he wasn't about to easily repay a favor.
"Sea Heart Flame, Refine Fire and Condense Form!"
Han Feng shouted, and countless sea-blue flames, centered on him, rapidly spread towards the Fallen Heart Flame, which had been standing motionless since emerging from seclusion.
"Han Feng, you won't get the Fallen Heart Flame!"
Seeing Han Feng's actions, Elder Su Qian was furious. Although Lin Feng's guarantee gave him confidence, as the Grand Elder of the academy, he couldn't stand by and watch Han Feng act so arrogantly.
"Hahahaha, Elder Su Qian, I've long heard of your reputation. How about I be your opponent today?" Just as Elder
Su Qian was about to rush towards Han Feng, a figure suddenly appeared in front of him, blocking his way.
"It's you, Elder Eagle Mountain!"
Su Qian's pupils shrank sharply. "It seems we can only rely on Lin Feng for the rest of the matter. Why haven't Hu Qian and Wu Tianlang arrived yet?!"
"Unfortunately, the two elders who were promoted in the academy went on a trip several months ago, otherwise we wouldn't be in such a passive position."
"Han Feng, don't even think about getting the Strange Fire!"
Just as Elder Su Qian was muttering to himself, two figures appeared one after the other in the distant sky. They were Wu Tianlang, the leader of the enforcement team, and Hu Qian, the vice dean of the outer academy, who had rushed over.
"No need for you two to rush!"
Just as the two were flying rapidly, attempting to intercept Han Feng, two figures slowly combined their strength to unleash a powerful attack, the massive palm print instantly bringing them to a halt.
"Elders Jin and Yin, you've both advanced to the Dou Zong realm!"
Hu Qian narrowed his eyes slightly, stroking his beard, appearing much calmer. Compared to Su Qian, he had absolute faith in Lin Feng, and hearing that Lin Feng was involved in this plan, he was completely at ease.
"Hahaha, this is all thanks to Mr. Han Feng's help. But, Hu Qian, you've also advanced to the Dou Zong realm, haven't you? Congratulations!"
Elder Jin, one of the two elders, congratulated them, but one could see a hint of forced smile in his expression.
"Elders Jin and Yin, I wonder what benefits Han Feng gave you that made you work so hard for him? But don't you know the prestige of Canaan Academy?"
Vice Dean Hu Qian seemed to have met a good friend, not in a hurry to start a fight, but instead began chatting casually, subtly probing for information.
"Hahaha, as expected of Vice Dean Hu Qian, known as the Old Fox. However," Elder Jin paused, his tone turning cold, "no matter what you say today, you cannot pass before my brother and me!"
These words immediately created a tense atmosphere.
Meanwhile, Han Feng, standing before the Fallen Heart Flame, hesitated, for the Fallen Heart Flame before him was far too strange. Although its massive body swayed occasionally, its energy was incredibly unstable, as if its power had diminished by centuries of accumulation compared to when it broke through the seal.
"How is this possible!"
Just as Han Feng was about to examine it further, his Sea Heart Flame trembled again, clearly a signal that another strange fire had appeared in the arena. However, what shocked him most, and even filled him with a faint fear, was that the aura of this strange fire seemed familiar, as if he had sensed it many years ago.
"Han Feng, long time no see!"
Just as Han Feng hesitated to turn around, his body stiff, a somewhat aged but very familiar voice came from behind him.
"Master!"
Han Feng turned around with difficulty, and what came into view was a young man with a resolute face. However, the eerie white flame emanating from him, the feeling of it sometimes being cold and sometimes hot, and that ethereal aura were things Han Feng would never forget.
"Impossible, how could you still be alive!"
Han Feng subconsciously murmured the "Master" he used to say often, and then he seemed to fall into madness, repeatedly muttering words like "impossible, absolutely impossible.
" "I personally poisoned you back then, how could you still be alive? Although the Soul Hall has always had a warrant for your arrest, that's only because that old guy Mu Gu is unwilling to accept it. How could you really still be alive!?"
After a period of madness, Han Feng suddenly stopped and began to laugh inexplicably.
"It's all because you wouldn't give me the Burning Technique! It's just a small cultivation technique! You've already made so many sacrifices for me, why won't you even give me a single technique? Hahaha, serves you right for your miserable state now, hahahaha!"
Looking at Han Feng's appearance, Yao Chen couldn't help but feel a complex mix of emotions, a hint of sorrow flashing in his eyes. "Is this the child he saw in the maple forest?"
"That's the look in his eyes!"
Seemingly stung by Yao Chen's gaze, Han Feng went completely mad. "You always look at me like that. Am I, Han Feng, really that pathetic?"
"Sigh!" Yao Chen sighed, severing the last vestiges of emotion in his heart. When he opened his eyes again, they were filled with cold indifference. "Today, let's settle this once and for all!"
"Hahaha," Han Feng suddenly laughed upon hearing this, "Settle things? With your current appearance? Or with these people from Canaan Academy, or perhaps you're this newly accepted disciple!!!"
Suddenly, Han Feng froze, carefully sensing the aura of the youth possessed by Yao Chen. This aura of Dou Qi circulation was correct.
"Yao Chen, you deserve to be in this state! You'd rather give it to this bumpkin from the Northwest Continent than hand over the Burning Blade Technique to me!"
As if feeling betrayed, Han Feng's roar was filled with grievance.
"Hehehehe"
Just as this master and disciple were about to settle their grudges, a strange laugh came from nowhere. The chilling sound immediately drew the attention of everyone present.
"Mr. Han Feng, Yao Chen's soul is on my Soul Palace's wanted list! If you can help me capture him, I'll help you three times for free!"
The moment Yao Chen appeared, the Iron Protector, hidden among the Black Corner Region's people, could no longer contain his excitement. Black mist rapidly spread from his cloak, instantly enveloping a section of the sky.
"Iron Protector!"
After a moment's thought, Han Feng nodded to the Iron Protector. "Iron Protector, I only need his storage ring; the soul is yours!"
(End of Chapter)